OUR STUDIO

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Dorethea attended Central State University, a Historically Black College & University (HBCU) in Wilberforce, Ohio, where she earned both her Bachelor's degree and a Master’s in Business Administration with a focus in Management and Creativity. While in Ohio, she founded Together We’ll Stand, Inc., a nonprofit organization offering recreational programs, and served as its Executive Director for 12 years.

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While working as a Civil Servant for the United States Air Force, she was promoted and relocated to San Antonio, Texas. There, she established SA Youth Programs Community Events, LLC, launching PEARLfect Dancers as its official dance studio. Although the Ohio organization initially included broader recreation services, Dorethea chose to focus exclusively on dance—her lifelong passion.

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With over 20 years of dance experience, including four years at the collegiate level, Dorethea is technically trained in contemporary, liturgical, and jazz. Still, thanks to the enthusiastic dance moms at PEARLfect Dancers, she remains a favorite hip hop instructor—whether she planned to or not!

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Her background in business management has shaped her leadership style, but what matters most to Dorethea is building a strong, creative team with genuine hearts—not just for dance, but for inspiring dancers and creating uplifting experiences for every family. While management is her area of expertise, she firmly believes that authenticity and compassion will always supersede academic credentials.